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The Story Spinner
- Narrated by: Jess Nesling
- Length: 17 hrs and 7 mins
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Summary
A Welsh princess. A Roman general. Their love story lost to time…
The land of the Silures, 382 AD
Elen is a princess promised to a general of Rome. Macsen came to Wales seeking an alliance that would advance his quest for power.
Despite warnings her marriage is destined for heartache, Elen is determined to honour her vows.
But this union will change her destiny forever…
Camp Meadow, 2024
Cadi is a writer who has discovered Elen’s lost story. As she puts pen to paper, she hears the sound of ghostly marching feet.
Opening the gate to the ancient meadow behind her cottage, could the secret behind Elen’s fate lie closer than she thinks?
But someone is desperate to keep the past buried, plotting to destroy the meadow…
Can Cadi uncover Elen’s story before it’s lost to time?
The Sunday Times bestselling author returns with a spellbinding tale of love, ambition, and secrets that have lain silent for over a thousand years…
PRAISE for The Story Spinner!
‘A delicious feast of love, drama, suspense, mystery, history, and a ghostly magic… Simply unputdownable!’ Santa Montefiore
‘Intriguing, dramatic, beautifully researched, with characters that bring past and present alive’ Rachel Hore
‘On my best books of the year list.’ Elizabeth Chadwick
‘Beautifully written and vividly evoking the magic of lost worlds, this novel is so breath-taking in its scope that it left me longing for more.’ Alison Weir
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- Mrs U
- 03-08-24
A very interesting and engaging story
Another fantastic book. Very easy to listen to and I could not switch it off. The story was interesting and I look forward to listening to it again.
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- Vix
- 25-09-24
What a story!
Barbara Erskine is back to her absolute best! What a story to spin of history and Wales! What a great read! Fantastic from start to finish! Likeable characters and a need to see the outcome. A book you cannot but down!
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- candy craig
- 09-08-24
Once again a wonderful story
Absolutely loved it . Barbara Erskine weaves such a great story I couldn’t stop listening .. Romans, Britons , magic , history and modern day what’s not to love .? Another wonderful book
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- Amazon Customer
- 10-11-24
Great story set in both the past and the present in classic Barbara Erskine style.
I loved this book and didn't want it to end. Can't wait for the next book from my favourite author.
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- Jo Jeavons
- 10-08-24
Best so far!
A well crafted , balanced aand well rounded tale, thoughtfully written, with believable, mainly likable, characters and beautifully read. The reading enhanced my enjoyment of the interesting story greatly.
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- Meadowfee
- 30-08-24
Excellent
No spoilers here but this is very well narrated and is of
Barbara usual high standard. It’s rather long however it’s needed for the story.
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- Kindle Customer
- 22-08-24
brilliant 👌 as always!!
Even though I have read all Barbara's books throughout the years and the plots are more or less the same..they never fail to entertain! Loved all the characters past and present and loved tee twist at the end. look forward to her next book!! Karol 😊
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- Amanda S
- 25-09-24
Great storyline and telling
The mix of myth, legend and realism create a magical yet believable tale between two interconnected worlds!
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- Roy Bulley
- 24-08-24
What a lovely surprise
It was not my normal read but I really enjoyed it I googled her books so I could read it listen to them in the order they were written.
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- almypal
- 07-09-24
A little snapshot of history
I have read a few of erskines books but feel this was a bit too long. I kept zoning out
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